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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1942
Page
7
Russian shock troops in bitter winter weather stormed a southwest Moscow front town, capturing large quantities of war materiel. Reports from the front in papers noted the operation as part of ongoing Soviet counter offensives.
Captain Boy of the Prusa survived with 11 crewmen after the freighter was torpedoed 700 miles east southeast of Honolulu. They traveled 2,500 miles in an open lifeboat, reaching Nonouti Island in the Gilbert group. The voyage prompted comparisons to Captain Bligh as officials weigh the crew’s remarkable navigation and endurance.
London dispatch reports United States Ambassador John G. Wincant telling a national defense luncheon the U S plans to recruit seven million men. He said women will take on many roles from scrubbing and driving to operating anti air craft batteries and piloting planes if needed, asserting idleness has no part in American life.
Chungking reports an official tally placing Japanese dead and prisoners at 56 944 in the invaders third losing battle of Changsha. The figure underscores a heavy cost as Chinese forces defend the city amid ongoing combat operations.
Naval patrol planes 250 miles north of the border east of Corpus Christi reported sighting a German submarine this morning. The craft was described as likely armed and possibly accompanied by a second submarine, with a smoke signal observed nearby before the sub submerged.
At Assateague Maryland Virginia line and Lewes Delaware coast two dozen more men from the Francis E Powell survived after a torpedo attack off the Atlantic coast. The Navy reports 29 known survivors with two dead and one unaccounted for. Seventeen more were landed at Lewes last night. Submarine attacks have claimed at least 11 sailors since Jan 14, with more vessels damaged including the Pan Maine and Malay.
Two masked gunmen robbed the Prendergast Smith National Bank of Mexia of about 20000 dollars after entering the cashier W G Forrest's home at 5 AM. They forced seven employees into the vault, looted the bank by 9 AM, and fled. Local investigators suspect local perpetrators due to knowledge of employees. In Bern Greece famine claims 2000 deaths in one day with bread at 15 dollars a loaf.
British order evacuation of the north coast of Singapore Island by Friday amid rising Malaya pressure. Japanese advances in central Malaya push toward the strait near Singapore as Allied air and sea forces strike at Japanese invasion fleets in Macassar Strait, sinking ships and claiming aircraft losses. Allied actions include U S bombers and Royal Navy efforts, with Balikpapan oil centers reportedly contested.
Rufus Steele brings his third bridge school to Amarillo next week at the Elks Club to aid the Milk Fund of the Amarillo Public School Free Lunch program. The famed bridge expert, who has played in major tournaments, will teach the 1942 Culbertson System of Contract Bridge, a major advance since 1927. Proceeds beyond expenses support hot lunches for hundreds of needy children.
The forecast calls for continued mild conditions this afternoon with not quite as cold tonight as last night. West Texas will be warm this afternoon and not quite as cold tonight. New Mexico may see occasional rain or snow over the northern portion of the Continental Divide tonight, with mild temperatures continuing this afternoon and tonight. Temperature extremes over the past 24 hours show a minimum of 28 and a maximum of 53.
Pot ter County reported sales of defense bonds and stamps totaling 11364.75 dollars, about 1145 dollars below the daily quota of 12509 dollars. The note indicates continued shortfalls after days of effort to reach the target.
President Getulio Vargas signed a decree severing Brazil's diplomatic and commercial relations with Germany Italy and Japan. In Kansas City a county grand jury indicted George W Welsh ITI 28 for the slaying and mutilation of his sister Leila Adele Welsh 24 in her bedroom last March.
The bureau reports no major change in the weather with a slight warming tonight. Yesterday’s high reached 63 degrees and a low of 28 this morning. There is growing talk about fishing interests. Asbestos Shingles sold at Newbys.
Honolulu dispatch reports on Oahu Island defenses hidden within jungles and beaches. Ironwood and Monkeypod trees conceal pillboxes dugouts and high-firepower guns. Army guides show reporters a 100 mile tour, with strict orders not to disclose locations or strength. Soldiers describe readiness and resolve to prevent a repeat of past attacks.
A reported torpedo attack off Porto Rico sank an Allied steamer carrying about 450 aboard. Captain Helgesen of the Coamo rescued 71 survivors after five days adrift in a lifeboat that held 63. five died. About 350 passengers missing. No SOS sent due to rapid sinking. Fate of other survivors unknown.
Smokey the Cleveland family's half Scotty half Spitz dog stopped eating for over two weeks after Beverley Kay arrived home. A neighbor temporarily kept him and, after a shift in environment, Smokey ate several bites of meat and milk then ravenously ate again the next morning. His future appetite remains uncertain as to whether the change is lasting. Build Now John Maynard Lumber Co.
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